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Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Who We Are:   Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space.   Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform — one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach.   Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds.   Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications. Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, and working with partners such as the U.S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space-based defense and logistics. Position Overview:   We are seeking a Director of Engineering, Manufacturing to own all manufacturing at Inversion. This leader will be responsible for the full manufacturing ecosystem across the company — including precision machining, harnessing, mechanical assembly, and parachute systems.   You will build and scale a world-class aerospace manufacturing organization that is efficient, cost-effective, quality-driven, and capable of supporting flight hardware at increasing production rates.   You will drive operational excellence, production planning, workforce scaling, capital strategy, and process optimization across all manufacturing disciplines.   This role reports directly to executive leadership and will be a core member of the company’s technical leadership team.   Key Responsibilities:   Manufacturing Strategy & Scale   Transition programs from development to repeatable production   Define make vs. buy strategy across all subsystems   Drive capacity planning, rate readiness, and production forecasting   Operational Excellence   Establish lean manufacturing systems across machining, avionics, harnessing, and parachutes   Reduce cycle time, improve yield, and optimize throughput   Implement KPIs for safety, quality, cost, and delivery   Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions   Machine Shop & Fabrication   Oversee precision CNC machining operations (5-axis capability)   Ensure alignment between manufacturing engineering and shop floor execution   Drive programming standards, tooling strategy, and fixture optimization   Avionics & Harness Manufacturing   Implement scalable harness fabrication processes with strong QA controls   Improve repeatability and documentation for flight hardware   Parachutes & Soft Goods Manufacturing   Develop production and inspection standards for parachute systems   Ensure quality and traceability for critical recovery hardware   Build scalable soft goods manufacturing capability   People & Leadership   Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing organization   Develop frontline leaders and technical experts   Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and urgency   Partner closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Flight Operations   Infrastructure & Capital   Define capital equipment strategy and facility layout   Support facility expansion planning   Implement MRP/ERP and production tr